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Song Zhiqiao emerged from the kitchen carrying a fruit tray, entering the living room with a resounding call to Yinqi Qing and the still-distracted Leng Haoyu.
"Yinqi, Haoyu, come and enjoy some fruit! It's good for you after a meal." She sounded like a promoter, vigorously endorsing the benefits of a certain variety of fruit.
Yinqi Qing turned around upon hearing her, noticing Leng Haoyu, who was still over a meter away, lost in thought. She observed him carefully, beneath his thick eyebrows lay sharp eyes, tinged with a hint of sadness and confusion. His thin, sexy lips framed a truly extraordinary visage, yet Yinqi Qing couldn't help but wonder about the man behind it all, shrouded in melancholy and mystery. His red and white checkered shirt sported two unbuttoned buttons, revealing his sturdy chest at a glance. Deep blue trousers clung to his slender legs, while a pair of casual leather shoes adorned his large feet. Yinqi Qing finally understood why some women went crazy for such men. She sneered inwardly, content in her belief that she was not one of them. After all, she firmly believed that good men were few and far between, and even if they existed, they would never be within her grasp, as they were a rare breed indeed!
"Here!" As Yinqi Qing approached Leng Haoyu, she nudged him lightly, gesturing towards the fruit tray beside Song Zhiqiao. Leng Haoyu smiled and nodded in response.
Yinqi Qing herself wasn't sure why she had called out to him, perhaps it was his eyes filled with sadness and confusion that had prompted her.
"Haoyu, do you have something to attend to later?" Song Zhiqiao asked nonchalantly, though her heart raced with anxiety, as she slipped a small piece of apple into her mouth.
"No, nothing at all. Why do you ask?"
"Good, because Haoyu and I are planning to visit 'Lian Lian.' I haven't been there for a day, and I still feel uneasy. Yinqi, could you please help me escort her back?" Her tone was gentle and benevolent, yet there was a deliberate intent behind her words. Yes, she was indeed scheming!
"Of course, I don't mind at all!" Leng Haoyu glanced at Yinqi Qing, who seemed oblivious to their conversation.
"Yinqi, Haoyu will escort you later!"
"Ah, no need. I can go back by myself. Please don't trouble Haoyu..." Yinqi Qing continued to decline, feeling a pang of discomfort at the word 'trouble.'
"Yinqi, it's no trouble at all. Yun mentioned that Haoyu's place is on the way to your street, XX Road. It's convenient for him to escort you. If you want me to feel at ease, you'll listen to me, won't you?" Still gentle in tone, but a hint of cunning flashed in her bright eyes.
Yinqi Qing could only nod helplessly.
The two beside them were fully engrossed in eating their fruit, oblivious to the slight deception.
"Qiao Qiao, you didn't even call me to join in the fruit feast?" Pei Yun emerged from the bedroom in casual attire.
"It's because you didn't hear me, hmph, don't blame me!" Song Zhiqiao innocently gazed at Pei Yun with her bright, watery eyes.
Yinqi Qing and Leng Haoyu watched their exchange, shaking their heads. Each was thinking: with two such big "third wheels" around, didn't they notice?
"Yun, if there's nothing urgent, I'll take Yinqi back now!" Leng Haoyu, unable to bear it any longer, decided it was best to leave!
"Haoyu, why leave so soon? You're always welcome here!"
"I just don't want to be a third wheel, that's all. I believe Yinqi feels the same!" Leng Haoyu remained calm as he spoke.
Pei Yun squinted at Yinqi Qing, who nodded honestly, her innocent expression fully displayed on her face!
Playing innocent was easy, but Yinqi Qing was a master of concealment.
Song Zhiqiao blushed and looked out the window, while Pei Yun awkwardly scratched his head. "Then I'll accompany you guys!"
"No need..."
"No need..."
Once again, they spoke in unison. Yinqi Qing glanced at Leng Haoyu, meeting his gaze for a moment, then turned and walked towards the door. Song Zhiqiao watched Yinqi Qing's departing figure, stifling a laugh, then glanced at Leng Haoyu! Leng Haoyu gave her a thumbs-up gesture.
Pei Yun followed their footsteps, but Leng Haoyu stopped him, pointing to Song Zhiqiao sitting at the table. Pei Yun gave him a grateful look; after all, a true friend understands you best!
Sometimes, between friends, a gesture or a glance is enough to understand what they want and what they're thinking!
After the two had left, Song Zhiqiao finally burst into laughter. Pei Yun crossed his arms, looking proudly at Song Zhiqiao. "What's the matter? Everything went according to plan, right?"
"Yes, but who did you say was handsome just now?"
"No one, I just mentioned Haoyu... Well, even if he's handsome, he's not as handsome as my Yun!" Song Zhiqiao corrected herself upon seeing Pei Yun's visibly flushed face.
"That's more like it. Oh, we should head to 'Lian Lian' too!" Song Zhiqiao nodded.
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